mg: Bebe Rexha

If you didn't get my e-mails I sent on April 30th, let me know and I'll resend it, it was sent to you directly, not on FB or Twitter. I e-mailed you directly. It has to do with The Roots performing in Portland on July 21st, which is now under a month. I can make my request again.

EDIT: I just found out the concert is now sold out.



Armie Hammer
"White Boys/Black Boys"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6JCCayPG7k
REASON: He's in a play called STRAIGHT WHITE MEN and I focus on the lines:
"White boys are so pretty
Skin as smooth as milk
White boys are so pretty
Hair like Chinese silk"

I suggested this for someone before so I'll try it again.




Meghan Trainor
De La Soul's "Me, Myself & "I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tD_crXNhzKs
REASON: Her forthcoming album will be called TREAT MYSELF




Rupi Kaur
The Emotions' "Flowers"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbcbOFM4tFQ
REASON: Her recent book is called THE SUN & HER FLOWERS. I could've went everywhere from Fishbone's "Black Flowers" to New Birth's "Wildflowers" but I'll stick with The Emotions.






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Armie Hammer
Ice-T - Straight up nigga
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqJJtIFuLTg

Why? Hammer next makes his Broadway debut in Straight White Me. (Leaving that Pete Rock and Das Efx on the table.) Change to "Straight Up White Men" (With the mistake.)

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Meghan Trainor

#1 (if it exists):
Is there a musical version of "Treat Yo' Self" from Parks and Recs??

If not:
#2: Stevie Wonder - Treat Myself
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLO19VjHjEs

Why? Her new album is called Treat Myself. (I'm leaving that song by the dude who owes Prince Paul $2200 right there guys.)

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Rupi Kaur
Boogie Down Productons- Poetry
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lM77h4D4Yh0

Why? Looks like her last book was from October -so I don't know why she's on - other than she's a poet. (Leaving that Sly right here fellas.)

Armie Hammer

MC Hammer "U Can't Touch This"
https://youtu.be/otCpCn0l4Wo

Why: Eff it, I'm going full on-the-nose here. ("Stop! Hammer Time!")


Meghan Trainor

Lion Babe "Treat Me Like Fire"
https://youtu.be/DQjMjsvXusQ

Why: 'Treat Myself' reference (change hook to that). I actually first heard/saw Lion Babe when they randomly opened a Roots show a few years back.


Rupi Kaur

Beck "Milk and Honey"
https://youtu.be/MMit8YPadPE

Why: I know it's not her latest, but one of her more popular collections of her work shares the same name.

Armie Hammer
"Say You're Sorry" by Sara Bareilles

Meghan Trainor
"Four Play" by Fred Wesley

Rupi Kaur
"I Want To Be In The Land Of Milk And Honey" by Vicki Anderson

mg: Keith Urban

Shaquille O'neal
Marvin Gaye's "Stubborn Kind Of Fella"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDWK5IANPWo
REASON: He is in UNCLE DREW as Big Fella.


Jenna Dewan
Shanice Wilson's "(Baby Tell Me) Can You Dance"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkNRsCJRgKY
REASON: She's in WORLD OF DANCE



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Shaquille O'neal
Trouble Funk - Hey Fellas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJc5RNwIFtA

WHY? He plays Big Fella.

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Jenna Dewan
Dancing around the world - Isley Jasper Isley
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoDI6lBRiPo

Why? She's on that dancing show.

Shaquille O'Neal

Shaq "No Hook"
https://youtu.be/bG7g4a7s_8w

Why: His character in 'Uncle Drew' owns and operates a dojo, and this was a single off his second album 'Shaq Fu: Da Return.'

Jenna Dewan

Black Ivory "Dance"
https://youtu.be/FVzmMk8rv8k

Why: 'Dance' reference.

Shaquille O'Neal
"Rockafella" by Redman


Jenna Dewan
"Dancing In The Moonlight" by King Harvest

mg: The Internet

Ice Cube
EPMD's "You Gots To Chill"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKhRzanOfQ4
REASON: He is Ice Cube, he is already chill as is.


Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Ministry's "Jesus Built My Hot Rod"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXCh9OhDiCI
REASON: He is a race car driver.




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The Impressions '''Three The Hard Way''
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVr-FNGqTJM

Why? He's promoting a 3 on 3 basketball game. (Yes, Bahamadia's right there.)

Remember when they'd show "HORSE" on TV?

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Dale Earnhardt Jr.
JAY-Z - Show Me What You Got
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FS4U-HAHwps

Why? He's in the video - and he loves Jay-Z and Beyonce.

Ice Cube

De La Soul "The Magic Number"
https://youtu.be/dLBx3g8cowY

Why: He's promoting BIG3.


Dale Earnhardt Jr

Little Brother "Speed Racin'"
https://youtu.be/pxv5bv4kxU0

Why: Feels like I may have suggested this before (maybe for someone else), but obvious NASCAR connection here with the hook.

Ice Cube
"3 The Hard Way" by The Impressions
Suggested by:handle

Dale Earnhardt Jr.
"Speed Racin" by Little Brother
Suggested by:seandammit

mg: Backstreet Boys

Amy Adams
Beat Happening's "Red Head Walking"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpTlbnUKhS8
REASON: I'll never give up with this song. Even when your time ends on Fallon, I want it played during the last week but until then, I'll keep pushing for it.


Rob Reiner
Public Enemy's "Don't Believe The Hype"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vQaVIoEjOM
REASON: His recent interviews have been about the media having to do with what's going on in DC. Plus, since this will air on the 30th anniversary of ITANOMTTUB, it's perfect time. Or do your own "False Media".





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Amy Adams
Starpoint - Object of my desire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ly5rX45pIuU

Why? She next stars on the HBO series Sharp Objects


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Rob Reiner
#1: The Jacksons - State Of Shock (Might not be possible due to publishing.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ovVgsGIn20

#2:OutKast - B.O.B. (Clean)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVyVIsvQoaE

Why? Reiner's latest film, Shock and Awe, hits theaters July 13. (Do the Toby Keith once in a very sarcastic tone.)

Amy Adams

Linkin Park "Sharp Edges"
https://youtu.be/M5Ni_LskhFc

Why: Change the hook lyric to say "Sharp Objects," the name of her latest project.


Rob Reiner

Prince "Shockadelica"
https://youtu.be/1T7mKcpsCe0

Why: 'Shock and Awe' reference. Is Prince back on the table or nah?

Amy Adams
"Object Of My Desire" by Star Point
Suggested by:handle

Rob Reiner
"Shock And Awe" by Miguel

comedian: Taylor Tomlinson

Heidi Klum
Anet's "Talented Girl"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oM_9C9rdfWI
REASON: She's the judge on AMERICA'S GOT TALENT and thus she is a talented woman.




Lakeith Stanfield
Yall So Stupid's "85 South"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCdYIAustq0
REASON: He's in ATLANTA and I focus on one of my favorite albums from 1993 that remains overlooked. FIrst lines:
"I'm living in Atlanta but I ain't no hick
Step back 'fore I slap you with my afro pick
Crazy light in the ass but the shit I drop is heavy
I talk more shit than jive turkeys in the 70's"

In my first and only visit to Atlanta 23 years ago, I wanted to go into Decatur so bad because of Yall So Stupid but the lady I was with seemed to not like anything or anyone "of color" and I'm thinking "you do know what I am, right?"




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Heidi Klum
Mos Def - Got
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzyA_vx_HuM

Why? You can "get got" on AGT.


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Lakeith Stanfield
Meri Wilson - Telephone Man
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vuc-M_HXP28

Why? He's in Boot's Riley's "Sorry to bother you" which is a bout a man who makes telephone calls. (Frankly I'm just tickled by the thought oh this being played by anyone at all on TV in 2018.)


(Seeing that film opening weekend.)

Heidi Klum

Pixies "Talent"
https://youtu.be/-BREFFQi8U0

Why: 'America's Got Talent' reference.


Lakeith Stanfield

The Pharcyde "I'm That Type of N****"
https://youtu.be/N3KLTgoyjpo

Why: The opening sample/adlib "um, um, excuse me um" plays well with the name of his film 'Sorry To Bother You,' which also delves into some racial satire that may work with this song, too. Can't wait to see this.

Heidi Klum
"Got" by Mos Def
Suggested by:handle

Lakeith Stanfield
"Mama I'm So Sorry" by Clipse